Karitane Point Surf Break

Karitane Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 45.64° S 170.68° E

Issued: 11 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Karitane Point sea temperature is
11.0° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Karitane Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Karitane Point surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 476 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karitane Point this week:

The surf forecast for Karitane Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Karitane Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karitane Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
496
415
333
214
176
176
206
133
102
92
102
74
71
86
116
121
82
54
99
85
90
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
5
E
10
NE
5
NNW
5
WNW
5
NE
5
NW
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
N
15
NW
15
N
15
NNE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:46AM1.57m
2:12PM1.68m
2:27AM1.58m
2:52PM1.70m
3:07AM1.59m
3:32PM1.71m
3:47AM1.59m
4:12PM1.70m
4:26AM1.57m
4:52PM1.68m
5:05AM1.55m
5:31PM1.65m
5:45AM1.52m
Low Tide
7:46AM0.36m
8:18PM0.41m
8:28AM0.35m
9:01PM0.40m
9:11AM0.33m
9:43PM0.39m
9:53AM0.32m
10:26PM0.39m
10:36AM0.32m
11:09PM0.39m
11:19AM0.33m
11:51PM0.40m
12:02PM0.35m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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8:18
8:18
8:18
8:18
8:18
8:18
8:18
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5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:05
 mm
Temp °C
8
11
12
10
8
8
8
8
9
8
10
11
10
11
12
10
12
15
13
12
13
Feels °C
4
8
9
7
6
5
6
6
7
5
7
8
6
8
9
7
9
12
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
11
1.4
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1.8
S
17
2
S
16
1.8
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.3
S
13
0.9
S
13
0.7
S
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
Energy kJ
496
415
333
214
1793
2135
1526
877
569
255
94
74
71
86
116
121
82
54
99
85
90
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
14
1
S
13
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
E
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
NE
4
0.2
S
14
0.3
E
14
0.6
ENE
5
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
Energy kJ
713
366
350
157
176
176
206
133
102
123
102
60
87
59
59
8
16
32
17
17
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
0.2
E
11
0.4
NE
4
0.1
E
14
0.7
E
10
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
S
6
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
128
9
5
4
92
132
130
27
1
1
37
1
34
25
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.5
NNE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.2
ENE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
NE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.2
WNW
2
0.6
NE
6
1.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
2
8
8
5
3
1
3
2
11
6
13
1
19
58
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
5
4
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
9
9
0
0
0
26
26
9
0
9
9
26
9
9
26
9
9
26
9
26
31
Best forecast wave conditions in Otago
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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Information about the Karitane Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Karitane Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Karitane Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karitane Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Karitane Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Karitane Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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